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The Pacific Northwest is wilting under warmer than normal temperatures this week with highs into the mid-90s in some areas. The National Weather Service issued a heat advisory through tonight for the Portland, Oregon, and Vancouver, Washington, metro area, the Columbia River Gorge and other area cities and towns. Near-record highs in the upper 80s […]

The National Weather Service in Spokane has issued a Flood Watch for portions of North Central Washington including Chelan, Douglas, and Okanogan Counties. Showers and thunderstorms will produce locally heavy rain this afternoon and evening. Widespread rain amounts of a half inch to inch are forecast but higher amounts are expected under thunderstorms which may […]

According to the National Weather Service high winds are expected across the state today and tonight. Severe weather can be dangerous — flooded roads, damaged homes, downed trees or power lines and even more when storm clouds pass. With a forecast of severe weather, your safety is the primary concern during a storm. This weeks […]